The hospital has been searching for a partner since February in order to combat financial struggles. In September, a deadline for request for proposals was delayed so the hospital could continue negotiations.
With the authority just granted, Dr. Dunn expects to make a decision on a partner in the upcoming weeks, according to the report. He would not comment on who the partners are or how many are being considered.
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